Japan – Places Happen

The Maid Cafés in Japan

Alex — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:38:30 +0000

Maid Cafés in Japan, a fascinating blend of cuteness, culture, and a touch of the surreal! These unique establishments, born in the heart of Tokyo’s Akihabara district, have become a cultural phenomenon, offering an experience that’s as much about the ambiance and interaction as it is about the food and drink. Let’s embark on a whimsical journey through the world of Maid Cafés…

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Japan’s Snow Monkeys Soaking in Hot Springs

Alex — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 15:02:03 +0000

There is no better place to see the snow monkeys than in Jigokudani Monkey Park in Yamanouchi, Japan. During the day Japanese macaques (snow monkeys), native to Japan, descend from the steep hills of Joshin’etsukogen National Park to chill in the hot springs in the valley below and go back to the forest at night. But while these snow monkeys are wild, they come to this exact spot for a reason: the…

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8 Best Places to Visit in Japan

Alex — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 11:20:27 +0000

Situated east of Korea and mainland China, Japan is a destination quite unlike anywhere else in the world. Ancient traditions and a respectful Shinto culture combine with futuristic cities and cutting-edge technology to make Japan an educational must-see for any serious world traveler. We have handpicked the best places to visit in Japan to provide a kaiseki (feast) of everything that epitomizes…

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13 Places to Visit and Things to Do in Tokyo

Alex — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 17:40:13 +0000

Robot cafes, most Michelin starred restaurants in the world, little alleys filled with izakayas serving mouthwatering gyozas, futuristic skyscrapers, and vending machines on every corner selling from sake to panties – that’s Tokyo. A mind blowing Japanese capital with the Shinjuku train station that serves more than 3.6 million passengers per day and a city that 14 million people call home (38…

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